Harpist Tom Dikon, Jon Vallett and the "Bucket" to Headline Groovin' in the Park Aug 27th

Posted by wdwrks, Community Contributor

Tom Dikon wails on the harp as John Vallett fills lead

Tom Dikon wails on the harp as John Vallett fills lead (Posted by wdwrks, Community Contributor)

Posted by wdwrks, Community Contributor

Some of you may remember that the Museum had Tom Dikon and Jon Vallet open for the June 27th Groovin' show last year. Bringing along the "Bucket", Tom and Jon knocked our socks off. We just had to get them back to headline this year.

Well, here come Tom Dikon, Jon Vallett and the "Bucket" playing 6-8pm August 27th at the Deltaville Maritime Museum's Groovin' in the Park, and I have to tell you, I'm excited to have 'em back.

Tom Dikon and Jon Vallett are a constant surprise onstage as they switch back and forth in style and music. Tom is a world class harmonica player, Hohner endorsed, and Jon sings and plays the guitar. Is there such a thing as zydeco/blues/Texas swing music? Well, I think there is, 'cause that sure what some of Tom and Jon's music sounds like. Come on out and see what you think!

I have to say something here about the "Bucket". I thought, until last year, that I had heard virtually every percussion instrument there was, but Ollie "O.T" Adcock really showed me something new last year. O.T. plays the bucket like a musical instrument, using a standard galvanized bucket to get not only the backbeat but an amazing combination of pitches and sounds that he perfectly integrates into whatever Tom and Jon are playing. You really need to hear it yourself!

Our good friends of the "Cigar Box String Band" will be opening from 5-6pm for Tom, Jon and O.T. They have been playing for us at some of the Markets this summer and folks have really gotten behind them. Their traditional music and homemade instruments make this band just plain fun.

"Smoothie Steve" will be on hand with his tropical smoothies. They make great mixers. Rob and Jane will be cooking up the hot dogs, cheeseburgers, Italian sausage and other goodies. They will also have ice cold bottled water. Our good friend Marty will cook up his ever popular "Swine Skins". Check out his new flavors.

Check out the Holly Point Market in the morning of August 27th starting at 9am. Breakfast begins at 8am.

Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park, a volunteer, all donation, non-profit organization, is located in Deltaville, VA. at 287 Jackson Creek Road. To get to the Museum and Park, follow Route 33 through Deltaville and turn right across from the Citgo Station. The Park is open dawn to dusk daily.

To find out everything you need to know about the Museum and Park, purchase event tickets, donate, volunteer, or become a Member with all its many benefits visit our website www.deltavillemuseum.com , or Google "Deltaville Maritime Museum". You may also e-mail the Museum office at: office@deltavillemuseum.com write to Box 466, Deltaville, VA or call the office at 804-776-7200.